BI Syllabus
East Chapel Hill High School
Room 132 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 919-969-2482 X27132
Welcome to Biomedical Innovations [BI]. East Chapel Hill High School is one of only three schools in the region to be offering this program as part of Project Lead The Way [PLTW]. BI is the fourth and final of a four-course series and is an honors level course. This year you will build on the knowledge and skills gained from previous courses to design innovative solutions for the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century. You will address topics ranging from public health and biomedical engineering to clinical medicine and physiology. You will have the opportunity to work on an independent design project with a mentor or advisor from a university, medical facility, or research institution.
Classroom Expectations
#1 Respect people and property!
#2 Arrive to class on time - 4 tardies will result in a phone call home and detention.
#3 Be prepared for class with a pen or pencil, planner, and notebook.
#4 Use all laboratory and classroom materials as instructed.
#5 Follow school rules and policies; especially those about food, clothing, and electronics.
Absent from Class:
Late Work:
Grading Procedure
Exam Information
EOC
This course does NOT have a standardized End of Curriculum (EoC) Exam. Therefore the Final Exam for this course will consist of a Missions Portfolio which includes all the completed Missions as well as the Final Independent Capstone Project.
ACT WorkKeys
As CTE Concentrators/Majors, you are required to take the ACT WorkKeys exam.
Homework
Typical homework assignments for students include career journals, vocabulary crossword puzzles, conclusion questions and test review packets. The amount of homework given for this class solely depends on how quickly the student works in the classroom. Student who do not finish in-class assignments and projects in the allotted class time will be expected to have the assignment complete when binders are collected at the end of a lesson or unit.
Notebook
You will be expected to keep a science notebook as well as a Laboratory Journal. Your notebook should contain paper, dividers, and graph paper. Use the chart below to assist in labeling notebook dividers.
Course Schedule
Mission # Topic
1 Design of an Effective Emergency Room
2 Exploring Human Physiology
3 Design of a Medical Innovation
4 Investigating Environmental Health
5 Combating a Public Health Issue
6 Molecular Biology in Action
7 Forensic Autopsy
8 Independent Project
Synchronous Online Class Expectations
Scholarly Integrity
It is expected that the work students do will be their own, whether on a test, homework, lab report, etc. When students collaborate in groups, they are expected to discuss ideas and help each other to clarify their understanding of the concepts. Students may collect data together on labs, but all written answers should be the original thoughts of the student that reflect his/her individual understanding and knowledge. Copying someone else’s work is called cheating and is not allowed. Any instances of cheating will result in an immediate grade of zero (0) for that assignment work.
A Final Note…
We strongly believe that all students are capable of high achievement and learn best when actively involved. We will provide many opportunities for you to work in group settings as well as individually. Cooperative and self-directed learning will be encouraged and supported. We are here to help you. Please let us know how we can best support you this year in science. Please use our website to access information - echhsbms.weebly.com
Room 132 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 919-969-2482 X27132
Welcome to Biomedical Innovations [BI]. East Chapel Hill High School is one of only three schools in the region to be offering this program as part of Project Lead The Way [PLTW]. BI is the fourth and final of a four-course series and is an honors level course. This year you will build on the knowledge and skills gained from previous courses to design innovative solutions for the most pressing health challenges of the 21st century. You will address topics ranging from public health and biomedical engineering to clinical medicine and physiology. You will have the opportunity to work on an independent design project with a mentor or advisor from a university, medical facility, or research institution.
Classroom Expectations
#1 Respect people and property!
#2 Arrive to class on time - 4 tardies will result in a phone call home and detention.
#3 Be prepared for class with a pen or pencil, planner, and notebook.
#4 Use all laboratory and classroom materials as instructed.
#5 Follow school rules and policies; especially those about food, clothing, and electronics.
Absent from Class:
- You are responsible for any work missed when absent.
- When absent, check the Daily Agenda and Canvas and/or classmates to see if you can complete any assignment(s) before returning to class.
- Consult with your teacher to arrange due dates.
- If absence is unexcused, assignment deadlines still pertain.
- If you are 15 minutes or more tardy to class, it will count as an unexcused absence.
Late Work:
- Late work will only be accepted for full credit as a result of an excused absence.
- All other late work will lose 10% for each day it is late earning no less than a 50%.
Grading Procedure
- Assignments will be given in the following areas: homework, class work, quizzes, lab work, tests, and projects.
- Your grade will be determined by the accumulation of points. At the end of the nine-week period, the total number of points earned will be divided by the total possible points.
- After receiving feedback on graded assignments, students may resubmit the assignment once in order to show understanding of previously missed concepts. Resubmissions must be done within 5 days of receiving feedback. This does not apply to quizzes or tests. ONLY ASSIGNMENTS TURNED IN ON TIME ARE ELIGIBLE FOR RESUBMISSION!!
Exam Information
EOC
This course does NOT have a standardized End of Curriculum (EoC) Exam. Therefore the Final Exam for this course will consist of a Missions Portfolio which includes all the completed Missions as well as the Final Independent Capstone Project.
ACT WorkKeys
As CTE Concentrators/Majors, you are required to take the ACT WorkKeys exam.
Homework
Typical homework assignments for students include career journals, vocabulary crossword puzzles, conclusion questions and test review packets. The amount of homework given for this class solely depends on how quickly the student works in the classroom. Student who do not finish in-class assignments and projects in the allotted class time will be expected to have the assignment complete when binders are collected at the end of a lesson or unit.
Notebook
You will be expected to keep a science notebook as well as a Laboratory Journal. Your notebook should contain paper, dividers, and graph paper. Use the chart below to assist in labeling notebook dividers.
Course Schedule
Mission # Topic
1 Design of an Effective Emergency Room
2 Exploring Human Physiology
3 Design of a Medical Innovation
4 Investigating Environmental Health
5 Combating a Public Health Issue
6 Molecular Biology in Action
7 Forensic Autopsy
8 Independent Project
Synchronous Online Class Expectations
- Be on Time
- Wake up early
- Log on a few minutes before class
- Be Prepared
- Computer is charged
- Camera is on
- Use headphones if you have them.
- Be in a Quiet Place
- Find a quiet place
- Check your surroundings
- Presentation
- Wear appropriate clothing
- Sit-up straight
- be in camera view
- Participation
- Be focused
- Be attentive
- Be an active participant
- Mute Yourself
- Mute yourself when your teacher or another student is talking.
- Chat Responsibly
- Click the "Raised hand" icon
- Type your question in the chat box
- Be Respectful
- RESPECT
- Be kind
- Be considerate
- Communication
- Speak clearly
- Look up when speaking
- Stay on topic (no side conversations)
Scholarly Integrity
It is expected that the work students do will be their own, whether on a test, homework, lab report, etc. When students collaborate in groups, they are expected to discuss ideas and help each other to clarify their understanding of the concepts. Students may collect data together on labs, but all written answers should be the original thoughts of the student that reflect his/her individual understanding and knowledge. Copying someone else’s work is called cheating and is not allowed. Any instances of cheating will result in an immediate grade of zero (0) for that assignment work.
A Final Note…
We strongly believe that all students are capable of high achievement and learn best when actively involved. We will provide many opportunities for you to work in group settings as well as individually. Cooperative and self-directed learning will be encouraged and supported. We are here to help you. Please let us know how we can best support you this year in science. Please use our website to access information - echhsbms.weebly.com
Non-Discrimination Statement:
The Chapel Hill – Carrboro Board of Education, therefore the Career and Technical Education Department, prohibits discrimination, harassment, or bullying based on protected classifications that include, but are not limited to, the following: race, creed, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, class, socioeconomics, ethnicity, sexual orientation, cognitive/physical ability, diverse language fluency, religion, status as an English Language Learner, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, immigration status, genetic makeup, or any classification or characteristic protected by state or federal law or regulation, or by this policy. The Board further prohibits discrimination against a person perceived to have any of the above characteristics or against a person for associating with someone protected by this policy. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination, harassment, and/or Title 9 complaint may call the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Brandy Reeves Chief of Staff and School Leadership [email protected]
Declaración de no discriminación:
La Consejo de Administración de Chapel Hill y Carrboro, por lo tanto, el Departamento de Educación Técnica y Profesional, prohíbe la discriminación, acoso o intimidación basado en clasificaciones protegidas que incluyen, pero no se limitan a, lo siguiente: raza, credo, color, nacionalidad, género, identidad de género, clase, clase socioeconómica, origen étnico, orientación sexual, capacidad cognitiva / física, fluidez lingüística diversa, religión, aprendiz del idioma inglés, estado civil, embarazo, paternidad, estado migratorio, composición genética o cualquier clasificación o característica protegida por la ley o regulación estatal o federal, o por esta política. El Consejo también prohíbe la discriminación contra una persona que se percibe que tiene cualquiera de las características anteriores o contra una persona por asociarse con alguien protegido por esta política. Las personas que deseen presentar una queja por discriminación, acoso y/o Título 9 pueden llamar al Coordinador de Cumplimiento de Derechos Civiles: Brandy Reeves, Jefe de personal y liderazgo escolar, al [email protected]
The Chapel Hill – Carrboro Board of Education, therefore the Career and Technical Education Department, prohibits discrimination, harassment, or bullying based on protected classifications that include, but are not limited to, the following: race, creed, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, class, socioeconomics, ethnicity, sexual orientation, cognitive/physical ability, diverse language fluency, religion, status as an English Language Learner, marital status, pregnancy, parenthood, immigration status, genetic makeup, or any classification or characteristic protected by state or federal law or regulation, or by this policy. The Board further prohibits discrimination against a person perceived to have any of the above characteristics or against a person for associating with someone protected by this policy. Individuals who wish to file a discrimination, harassment, and/or Title 9 complaint may call the Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator: Brandy Reeves Chief of Staff and School Leadership [email protected]
Declaración de no discriminación:
La Consejo de Administración de Chapel Hill y Carrboro, por lo tanto, el Departamento de Educación Técnica y Profesional, prohíbe la discriminación, acoso o intimidación basado en clasificaciones protegidas que incluyen, pero no se limitan a, lo siguiente: raza, credo, color, nacionalidad, género, identidad de género, clase, clase socioeconómica, origen étnico, orientación sexual, capacidad cognitiva / física, fluidez lingüística diversa, religión, aprendiz del idioma inglés, estado civil, embarazo, paternidad, estado migratorio, composición genética o cualquier clasificación o característica protegida por la ley o regulación estatal o federal, o por esta política. El Consejo también prohíbe la discriminación contra una persona que se percibe que tiene cualquiera de las características anteriores o contra una persona por asociarse con alguien protegido por esta política. Las personas que deseen presentar una queja por discriminación, acoso y/o Título 9 pueden llamar al Coordinador de Cumplimiento de Derechos Civiles: Brandy Reeves, Jefe de personal y liderazgo escolar, al [email protected]